How to deactivate yahoo mail account key
To deactivate a Yahoo Mail account key, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Deactivate Account Key using Yahoo Account Settings
- Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account Security" section.
- Click on "Account Key" under the "Two-step verification" section.
- Click on "Deactivate" next to "Account Key".
- Confirm that you want to deactivate the Account Key by clicking "Deactivate Account Key" in the pop-up window.
Method 2: Deactivate Account Key using Yahoo Account Settings (Mobile App)
- Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
- Tap on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the screen.
- Tap on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section.
- Tap on "Account Key" under the "Security" section.
- Tap on "Deactivate" next to "Account Key".
- Confirm that you want to deactivate the Account Key by tapping "Deactivate Account Key" in the pop-up window.
Method 3: Deactivate Account Key using Yahoo Account Recovery
- Go to the Yahoo Account Recovery page.
- Enter your Yahoo ID and password to sign in.
- Click on "Next" to proceed.
- Click on "Deactivate Account Key" under the "Account Security" section.
- Confirm that you want to deactivate the Account Key by clicking "Deactivate Account Key" in the pop-up window.
After deactivating your Account Key, you'll need to re-enable two-step verification using a different method, such as a verification code sent to your phone or a third-party authenticator app.
Remember to keep your account information and security settings up to date to ensure the security of your Yahoo Mail account.